Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major 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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