Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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