Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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