Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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