Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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