Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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