Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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