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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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