Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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