Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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