Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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