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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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