Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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