Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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