Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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