Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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