Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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