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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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