Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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