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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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