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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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