Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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