Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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