Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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