Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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