Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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