Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure 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 massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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