Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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