Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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