Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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