Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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