Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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