Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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