Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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