Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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