Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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