Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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