Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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