Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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