Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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