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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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