Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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