Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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