Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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