Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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