Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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