Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines 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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