Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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