Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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