Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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