Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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