Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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