Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning enable students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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