Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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