Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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