Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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