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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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