Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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