Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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