Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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