Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important 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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