Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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