Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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