Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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