Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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