Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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