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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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