Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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