Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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