Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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