Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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