Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified 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 experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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