Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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