Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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