Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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