Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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