Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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