Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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