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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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