Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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