Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high 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 prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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