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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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