Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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