Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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