Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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