Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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