Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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