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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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