Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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