Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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