Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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