Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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