Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What 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 we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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