Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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