Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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