Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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