Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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