Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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