Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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