Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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