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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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