Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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