Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What 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 teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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