Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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