Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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