Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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