Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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