Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers 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 massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum 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 educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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