Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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