Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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