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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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