Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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