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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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