Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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