Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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