Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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