Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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