Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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