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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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