Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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