Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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