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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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