Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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