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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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