Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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