Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines 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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