Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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