Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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