Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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