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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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