Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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