Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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