Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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