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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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