Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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