Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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