Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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