Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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