Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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