Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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