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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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