Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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