Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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