Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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