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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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