Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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