Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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