Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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