Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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