Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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