Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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