Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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