Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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