Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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