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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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