Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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