Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner 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 blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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