Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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