Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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