Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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