Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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