Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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