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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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