Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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