Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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