Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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