Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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