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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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