Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses