Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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