Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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