Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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