Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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