Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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