Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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