Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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