Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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