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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources