Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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