Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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