Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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