Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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