Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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