Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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