Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all around 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 massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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