Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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