Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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