Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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