Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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