Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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