Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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