Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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