Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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