Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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