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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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