Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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