Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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