Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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