Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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