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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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