Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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