Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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