Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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