Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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