Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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