Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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