Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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