Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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