Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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