Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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