Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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