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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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