Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology