Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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