Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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