Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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