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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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