Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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