Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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