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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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