Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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