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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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