Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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