Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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