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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors 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 dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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