Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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