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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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