Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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