Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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