Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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