Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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