Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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