Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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