Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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