Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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