Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models 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 optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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