Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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