Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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