Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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