Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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