Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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