Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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