Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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