Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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