Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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