Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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