Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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