Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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