Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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