Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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