Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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