Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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