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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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