Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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