Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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