Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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