Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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