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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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