Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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