Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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