Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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