Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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