Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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