Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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