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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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