Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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