Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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