Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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