Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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