Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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