Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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