Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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