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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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