Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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