Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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