Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers 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 massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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