Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book