Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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