Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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