Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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