Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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