Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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