Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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