Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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