Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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