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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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