Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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