Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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