Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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