Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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