Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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