Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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