Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major 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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