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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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