Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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