Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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