Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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