Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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