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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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