Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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