Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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