Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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