Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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