Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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