Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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