Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models 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 we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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