Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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