Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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