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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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