Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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