Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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