Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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