Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners 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 numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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