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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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