Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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