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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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