Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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