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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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