Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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