Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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