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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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