Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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