Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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