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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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