Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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