Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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