Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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