Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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