Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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