Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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