Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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