Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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