Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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