Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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