Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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