Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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