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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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