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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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