Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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