Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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