Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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