Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have enabled humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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