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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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