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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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