Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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