Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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