Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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