Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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