Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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