Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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