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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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