Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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