Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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