Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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