Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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