Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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