Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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