Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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