Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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