Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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