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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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