Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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