Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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