Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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