Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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