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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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