Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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