Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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