Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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