Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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