Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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