Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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