Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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