Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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