Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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