Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers 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 teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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