Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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