Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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