Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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