Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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