Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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