Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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