Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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