Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines 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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