Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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