Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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