Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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