Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers 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 MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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