Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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