Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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