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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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