Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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