Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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