Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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