Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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