Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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