Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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