Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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