Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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