Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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