Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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