Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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