Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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