Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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