Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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