Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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