Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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