Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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