Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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