Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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