Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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