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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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