Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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