Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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