Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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