Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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