Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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