Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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