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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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