Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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