Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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