Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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