Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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