Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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