Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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