Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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