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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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