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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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