Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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