Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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