Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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