Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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