Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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