Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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