Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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