Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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