Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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