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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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