Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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