Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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