Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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