Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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