Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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