Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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