Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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