Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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