Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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