Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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