Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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