Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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