Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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