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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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