Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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