Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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