Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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