Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies 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 stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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