Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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