Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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