Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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