Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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