Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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