Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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