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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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