Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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