Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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