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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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