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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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