Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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