Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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