Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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