Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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