Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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