Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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