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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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