Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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