Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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