Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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