Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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