Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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