Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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