Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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