Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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