Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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