Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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