Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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