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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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