Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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