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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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