Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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