Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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