Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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