Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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