Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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