Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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