Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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