Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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