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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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