Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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