Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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