Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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