Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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