Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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