Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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