Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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