Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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