Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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