Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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