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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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