Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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