Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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