Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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