Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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